Beyond the Bump

What topic didn't we spiral into? Health anxiety, finding your style again postpartum, transition to 2 kids & a hell of a lot more – with Liv Brown, stylist

This week on the pod, we’re joined by the lovely Liv Brown from @rattle_style – and what a chat it was! We originally invited Liv on to talk about finding your style again postpartum, but in true Beyond the Bump fashion, we spiraled into so much more (in the best way).
We ended up diving deep into topics like postnatal depression (PND), postnatal anxiety (PNA), health anxiety, navigating a bub who’s unwell, coping when your own mum is unwell, and the big transition to two kids.
It’s raw, real, and full of heart. You don’t want to miss this one!
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Follow Liv on IG: @rattle_style
Online Colour Analysis: @colourlabstylist
Renee Reader | Home Organisation Expert: @gracefulguidance_
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Are my kids ungrateful or can we call this developmental? — with Gen Muir

This one was a ripper! In this episode, we chat with Gen Muir — and yes, we know we say every episode is a ripper, but this one really hit home.
Sophie felt like her kids were on the trip of a lifetime, but they didn’t really seem all that grateful for it. Gen’s insights on kids and gratitude have really helped us approach the situation with more compassion, kindness, and patience.
Most importantly, it helped us realise it’s not just a "them" issue — and that took away a lot of the shame around this topic.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Follow Gen on IG: @connectedparentingau
connectedparenting.com.au
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
 
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This episode is proudly sponsored by FRANKIE4!
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WTF is my cycle doing? A dummies guide to cyclical living - with Madeleine Murray

In this episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the brilliant Madeleine Murray to answer the question so many of us have: “WTF is my cycle doing?” Madeleine breaks down the menstrual cycle using the concept of the four ‘seasons’—winter, spring, summer, and autumn—to help us better understand the natural shifts in our energy, mood, and needs throughout the month. From period pain to productivity slumps, this dummies guide to cyclical living will leave you feeling more in tune with your body and how to work with it, not against it.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
thecycles.com.au
1:1 Coaching with Madeleine HERE
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
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This episode is proudly sponsored by tonies!
If you’re looking for a gift that’s fun, thoughtful and keeps the kids engaged for longer, the tonie box is it!

BUMPIES ON BOARD: with Joy – Miscarriage, transition from 1–2 kids, the highs and lows of motherhood and everything in between

In this episode, we chat with Joy—our wonderful Beyond the Bump newsletter editor—about her experiences with miscarriage, the transition from one to two kids, and the everyday highs and lows of motherhood. Joy brings honesty, warmth, and humour to a conversation that’s as real as it is relatable. It was truly a 'joy' having her on.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
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This episode is proudly sponsored by FRANKIE4!
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💙 BYTB: Because 1990s Parenting Doesn't Work Anymore... Parenting This Generation - With Gen Muir

Welcome to EP20 of Beyond The Balls!
This is a chat with the legendary Gen Muir on Millennial fatherhood and what’s changed over the generations. 
Gen is an experienced Parent Educator, Author, Podcaster, Obstetric Social Worker and mum to four boys who has worked with over 40,000 parents to date! Her aim is to help you understand the principles, tools and strategies that boost connection, even in tricky moments, so you become the expert on your child.
We talk about how fatherhood has changed over time, how the role of fathers has changed including what society expects and how men are asking to be more present than ever. We talk about discipline, about tantrums & how to interpret what your child is trying to tell you by their actions: I promise you’ll leave this one feeling more knowledgeable than ever.
We thank Gen for her time!
 
Resource links:
Book: Little People, Big Feelings 
Website: connectedparenting.com.au
Instagram: @connectedparentingau
 
Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood. 
We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!
Yeah the dads!
 
Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast
Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston
Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo
Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Haakaa!
Get 10% off at haakaa.co.nz with the code BEYONDTHEBUMP

How do you mother once you find out you’re going to lose yours? - a journey through grief with Claire Andrews

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Clare Andrews — a maternal child health nurse, mum, and all-round legend. Clare’s no stranger to the poddy, and today she opens up about an incredibly personal journey: earlier this year, her mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer. 
Clare shares how she’s navigating the juggle of being both a mum and a daughter during such an emotional time. We talk about the mental, physical, and emotional load, and how grief can begin even before a loved one passes. It’s a raw and heartfelt chat about anticipatory grief, showing up for your family, and finding space for yourself amidst it all.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Download Claire’s free Thrive Parenthood app: iPhones (iOS) here or Android phones (via Google Play) here
safehandsparenting.com.au
Inherited  - Michelle Andrews on the very best and worst of life
Inherited - Vicky Andrews on cherishing the time she has left
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
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This episode is proudly sponsored by Michael Hill!
We are actually going to be giving away one of these pearl pendant bar bracelets over on our Instagram so keep an eye out there. 
Check it out on @beyondthebump.podcast Instagram or check out Michael Hill's beautiful range of customisable pendant bars online at michaelhill.com.au!

How do we get comfortable with failing as a parent? - with Vic Vanstone

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re thrilled to welcome back the beautiful Vicki! A few weeks ago, we chatted with Vic about sobriety — but this time, we’re diving into something different: failing as a mum. We talk about what failure can look like, how we can make peace with it, and why we’re still more than enough despite our stumbles. It’s a raw, real, and reassuring conversation for every parent.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
drunkmummysobermummy.com
Follow Victoria on IG: @drunkmummysobermummy
Pre-order Mumming here
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 
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This episode is proudly sponsored by Michael Hill!
We are actually going to be giving away one of these pearl pendant bar bracelets over on our Instagram so keep an eye out there. 
Check it out on @beyondthebump.podcast Instagram or check out Michael Hill's beautiful range of customisable pendant bars online at michaelhill.com.au!

💙 BYTB: Growing from boy to father - when will you be ready? Navigating your rite of passage, with Jason from Raising Fathers

Welcome to EP19 of Beyond The Balls!
This is a chat with the amazing Jason Seeman from Raising Fathers on the rite of passage that is growing from boy to man then a father. 
Jason is a fatherhood guide, educator, and facilitator with over a decade of experience creating programs like Raising Fathers, The Rites of Passage Institute and The Man Cave. 
Whether he’s helping men embrace the challenges of fatherhood, designing bespoke rites of passage, or sharing his reflections through Raising Fathers, Jason is driven by a singular purpose: to elevate fatherhood and help men step into this sacred role with confidence, intention, and heart; something Beyond The Balls is completely on board with!
We talk about what it means to transition to fatherhood in an unhealthy manner, including the situation every father has been in, which is giving up who he once was, knowing that time at the pub might be a bit more scarce - but that’s OK! Fatherhood is to be celebrated and it is ok to mourn who you once were, in order to accept and celebrate who you now are. 
We thank Jason for his time, YA LEGEND!
 
Resource links:
Website: www.raising-fathers.com
Instagram: @raising_fathers
 
Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood. 
We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today!
Yeah the dads!
Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast
Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston
Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo
Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Haakaa!
Get 10% off at haakaa.co.nz with the code BEYONDTHEBUMP

Is my child highly sensitive and what can I do to support them?! - with psychologist, Rachel Samson

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Rachel—aka @australianpsychologist on Instagram! Rachel helps parents raise happy, emotionally healthy kids, and in this episode, we dive into the topic of highly sensitive children. What does “highly sensitive” really mean? Is it a real thing? Could your child be one? And most importantly, how can we support them? Tune in for a warm and insightful chat full of practical tips and reassurance.
As always, we hope you enjoy! 💛
 
Resource links:
Follow Rachel on IG: @australianpsychologist
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 
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This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto!
Il Tutto is having their big Easter sale and it’s not just a little discount here and there - we’re talking up to 40% off storewide! And because we love you Bumpies, you get an extra 5% off with our code BTB5 on top of all the sale goodies. 
Just remember the sale ends April 21 at 11:59PM and excludes The Trend Collection and bundles

Is ‘Mummy Wine Culture’ making parenting harder? - talking sobriety & being sober curious with Vic Vanstone

This week on Beyond the Bump, we’re joined by the lovely Vic for a super honest and uplifting chat all about sobriety and motherhood. We dive into the whole “mummy wine culture” — is it a harmless escape or doing more harm than good? Jayde opens up about her own journey with drinking and sobriety, while Sophie shares her thoughts on being sober curious. Whether you’re on your own sober path or just wondering what it’s all about, this episode is a warm, non-judgy space to explore it.
 
Resource links:
Follow Vic on IG: @drunkmummysobermummy
A Thousand Wasted Sundays
Sober Awkward
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
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This episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon!
We’ve got you covered with a sneaky discount! You can use BUMP25 for 25% off photo books at Once Upon until April 18th so you can finally make the photo book you’ve been meaning to.